Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt, Salary Reports To: Assistant Regional Manager Job Type: Full-Time, Regular Compensation : $90,000 - $120,000 per year based on experience Remote work is permitted, with ideal candidates being located in Nevada, Oregon, or California About Eocene Environmental Group: Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success. Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are: Forestry & Utility Division Environmental Division Technology & Innovation Division Sustainability Division Our environmental division is a passionate team of environmental planners, biologists, archaeologists, geographic information system (GIS) technicians and drone operators. For more than 20 years, we have partnered with stakeholders across several industries to collect valuable data, build detailed reporting and support and guide decision-making and agency navigation. Our team continues to grow, serving clients nationwide. JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager to serve as an advisor/manager for utility, water, solar, and telecom development projects. Successful candidates must demonstrate the ability to attract and retain clients as well as develop and implement strategies that will positively impact the growth of the company’s services. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions: Independently manage complex projects Tracking and managing project deliverables Lead a team of cultural staff Documenting compliance/noncompliance with cultural resource protection measures Interacting and coordinating with various clientele, federal, state, local, and tribal agencies Conduct background research and data collection on cultural/archaeological topics for Section 106 reports. Review summaries of environmental background studies prepared by technical experts, such as geology and soils. Attending and leading project meetings Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership. Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures. Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings. OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Position may require some outside travel. JOB REQUIREMENTS: M.A or M.S. in archaeology or another relevant field; B.A. or B.S. degree with professional experience comparable to a master’s level of education may be considered Preferred 6 years professional experience in environmental industry working as a primary Project Manager on archaeological projects or other similar large programs. Applicants with fewer years of experience may be considered for other related roles. Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines, as well as working in a team setting Ability to interact and coordinate with various clientele, federal, state, local, and tribal agencies Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience with construction and utility compliance inspection projects Familiarity with typical transmission or electrical utility operations and maintenance activities Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.) Participate in and lead business development tasks, such as writing proposal tasks, championing proposals, and collaborating with the wider management to build the cultural program Permitted or permittable on BLM lands (Field Director or Principal Investigator) Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings Ability to evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility Authored multiple archaeological site forms and inventory reports Authored a master’s degree thesis Prior experience supporting state and federal agencies Conduct Class III (intensive pedestrian) cultural resources inventory